Amadare Raindrops
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Keiko Yamada
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Another marvelous evocation of natural phenomena from Japanese-American composer, Keiko Yamada, in this case rain on the roof of small village dwellings. Amadare includes some aleatoric elements in the writing and the lush scoring of the lyrical pentatonic material contrasts effectively with the "showers" of pizzicato notes.
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Level: Young String Orchestra
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Duration: 5:11 |
Key: D Major |
YAS44 - Set $40.00
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YAS44F - Full Score $6.50
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YAS44P - Parts $3.00
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Two Daughters
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Alan Lee Silva
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Two Daughters is a flowing and impassioned composition dedicated to the composer's daughters that gives the young string orchestra ample chances to display its lyrical abilities. Several solo passages vary the texture, which displays Alan Lee Silva's usual flair for lush contemporary harmonic writing.
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Level: Young String Orchestra
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Duration: 3:10 |
Key: A Major, C Major |
YAS45 - Set $40.00
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YAS45F - Full Score $6.50
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YAS45P - Parts $3.00
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Kinetic Energy
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Larry Clark
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Kinetic energy is the energy of constant motion. This new Larry Clark composition displays the vitality and drive typical of his style. It has a memorable principal melody in the Lydian mode and a hauntingly beautiful middle section that will not soon be forgotten. The contrasts in style and texture, within the framework of nearly continuous eighth note motion, will serve to keep young players on their toes.
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Level: Young String Orchestra
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Duration: 2:31 |
Key: G Lydian |
YAS47 - Set $40.00
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YAS47F - Full Score $6.50
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YAS47P - Parts $3.00
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A Road Less Traveled
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Sean O'Loughlin
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This is a striking and original new piece that builds interest and momentum using a four note cello and bass ostinato. Arco and pizzicato contrasts of texture and off-beat accents and rhythms sustain interest in this unusual selection, which puts minimal musical resources to maximum use.
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Level: Young String Orchestra
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Duration: 2:45 |
Key: G Major |
YAS52 - Set $40.00
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YAS52F - Full Score $6.50
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YAS52P - Parts $3.00
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The Wraggle-Taggle Gypsies
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arranged by Virginia Croft
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This ever-popular folk song is given an unusual and harmonically colorful setting by Virginia Croft. The pesante style and careful way every section is given the opportunity to play the lively and memorable tune is very effective and serve to make this a piece that will be fun and satisfying to play.
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Level: Young String Orchestra
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Duration: 1:54 |
Key: D Major, G Major |
FAS41 - Set $40.00
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FAS41F - Full Score $6.50
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FAS41P - Parts $3.00
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Scalin' Back
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Matt Turner
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Another fine rock-styled selection by the gifted Matt Turner that offers young players the chance to perform improvised solos with the ensemble. The basic framework of the piece is a lively and inventive use of simple rock progressions and standard rock rhythms.
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Level: Young String Orchestra
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Duration: 2:25 |
Key: C Major |
YAS50 - Set $40.00
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YAS50F - Full Score $6.50
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YAS50P - Parts $3.00
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Rigaudon
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Carl Strommen
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Using the form and musical style of a classic Baroque dance, Carl Strommen has written a winning new string orchestra piece for young people. In duple meter, Rigaudon has a regular pulse and regular phrase lengths, which will make it easy for young musicians to comprehend and fun for them to play.
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Level: Young String Orchestra
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Duration: 2:00 |
Key: G Major |
YAS48 - Set $40.00
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YAS48F - Full Score $6.50
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YAS48P - Parts $3.00
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Morning from Peer Gynt Suite No.1
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Edvard Grieg; arranged by Roy Phillippe
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One of the best known excerpts from Grieg's celebrated incidental music for Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt, the lovely Morning, with its perennial freshness, adapts well to string orchestra in this finely executed transcription by Roy Phillippe. Technical difficulty is carefully considered and all sections are able to play the memorable principal theme.
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Level: Young String Orchestra
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Duration: 2:19 |
Key: D Major, G Major |
YAS46 - Set $40.00
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YAS46F - Full Score $6.50
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YAS46P - Parts $3.00
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Allegretto (Movement II from Symphony No. 7)
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Ludwig van Beethoven; arranged by Lauren Keiser
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There can hardly be a better way to introduce young string players to the sublime music of one of the greatest musical masters in history. This expert arrangement, which retains the key of A minor, is remarkably faithful to the original, while carefully tailoring the music to the capabilities of a developing young ensemble.
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Level: Young String Orchestra
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Duration: 4:15 |
Key: A minor, A Major |
YAS51 - Set $40.00
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YAS51F - Full Score $6.50
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YAS51P - Parts $3.00
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Bluegrass Blowout
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Carl Strommen
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An energetic barn dance that will make a great effect with some footstomping and a little indulgence in a bit of old-time "fiddle playing" enthusiasm. This lively piece will have everyone smiling and toe-tapping, including the director!
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Level: Young String Orchestra
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Duration: 2:07 |
Key: D Major |
YAS49 - Set $40.00
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YAS49F - Full Score $6.50
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YAS49P - Parts $3.00
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Potomac Spring (Karol's Waltz)
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Joseph Compello
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Joe Compello's expertise as a writer for young players has never been better demonstrated than it is in this charming waltz. Beautiful melodic writing and memorable, singing counter-melodies fill this tribute to the famous river that flows past our nation's capital, Washington, DC.
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Level: Young String Orchestra
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Duration: 2:32 |
Key: D Major |
YAS43 - Set $40.00
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YAS43F - Full Score $6.50
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YAS43P - Parts $3.00
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